INCURS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

incurs

verb

present tense third-person singular of incur

as in pursues

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Still, a weekend led by Winfrey may be another strategy the venue pursues, thinking beyond the films and concerts to larger experiential fare.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
This production follows a charismatic anti-hero who pursues pleasure without remorse, leaving a trail of broken hearts and vengeance.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of pursues

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And our organizations continue to support work that seeks to help build trust as well.

— Caroline Montojo, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
According to the document’s timeline, NASA seeks a groundbreaking for a permanent campus no later than next year, the first class to be enrolled and begin studies in temporary facilities in 2028, and a transition to a permanent campus in 2031.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of seeks

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Homer Glen contracts with the Will County sheriff for its police services.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026
While the city contracts its permitting services to FilmLA, Kang is currently the only local official tasked with coordinating between FilmLA, the city, and the dozens of other regional jurisdictions in the area.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of contracts

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Texas welcomes the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday followed by the Toronto Blue Jays, both of whom are still in the hunt for a wild-card spot.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
As September welcomes fall to New England, the kids are back in school, pumpkin spice is back in your cup, and soon the leaves will once again transform into a vibrant palette of oranges and reds.

— Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of welcomes

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Inside her Knoxville family home, designer Caroline Levenson embraces functional updates, hardworking antiques, and the idea that the best rooms come together slowly.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026
Grandmacore embraces nostalgic, hands-on hobbies like baking, gardening, and sewing, offering relaxation and comfort.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

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